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Labour MP John Woodcock faces axe over claims he sexually harassed female aide

A LABOUR MP known as a vocal critic of Jeremy Corbyn may face the axe over claims he sexually harassed a female aide.

John Woodcock, 39, has been ordered before party disciplinary chiefs ac­cused of sending an ex- staffer inappropriate texts and emails from 2014-16.

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A former Labour Party staffer claims MP for Barrow and Furness John Woodcock continued unwanted contact after she left her job

She claims the MP for Barrow and Furness continued unwanted contact after she left her job.

Labour’s National Executive Committee agreed her complaint should be considered.

Mr Woodcock faces a hearing later this year and, if the claims are proved, could lose the party whip.

He dec­lined to comm­ent.

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A Labour spokesman said: “The party takes all complaints of harassment very seriously.”

The 39-year-old MP has been a vocal critic of Labour leader Jeremy CorbynCredit: AFP or licensors

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